Series: The London School for Ladies, #3
Traits & Tropes: second chance; damaged heroine; pining hero; scandalous heroine
Publication Date: 06.29.21
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England, 1816
Heat Level: 2.5
Rating: 4/5
Evander Murray, the Earl of Westix, has finally returned to England after six years spent abroad restoring his family’s fortune. He is eager to reclaim his bride and is shocked to learn the sweet vicar’s daughter he hoped to marry became a courtesan in his absence. But Lottie is still the sweet girl he once knew, even if she can’t see it anymore herself. Evander admires her strength and resilience and sets out to reclaim her heart, no matter what spiteful vitriol the Ton may throw at them.
This was such a long-awaited story for me. Lottie was instantly a favorite character for me when I read the first book in this series. I have been longing for her romantic reunion with Evander and this book absolutely wrenched my heart. It was so emotional, in fact, that I found I couldn't read much of it in one sitting. Lottie did begin to frustrate me with her continued insistence on finding reasons she and Evander couldn’t be together, but this ultimately just made his loyalty and steadfast devotion to her shine even brighter. Evander definitely made mistakes, but I loved how hard he worked to make things right and the growth he demonstrated even as he helped Lottie forgive herself as well. I was surprised that Lottie never held any resentment for her father, since none of their separation and suffering would’ve occurred if he’d not withheld his initial permission for them to wed, but I suppose this highlights Lottie’s genuine good nature. This is a well-done second chance romance but definitely have your tissues ready when you read this one.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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